Nightstands have been a classic part of bedroom furniture for generations. Having a place to rest a glass of water and a lamp for late night reading makes perfect sense. Maybe there is a great deal at your local furniture store or maybe your aunt gave you a couple of her old ones. Whether you are wondering what to do with your spare nightstand or want to think of unusual ways to shake up your decorating with nightstands, take a look at these five different uses for bedroom nightstands.

Make it a point that the nightstand will serve a purpose inside your bedroom. You may want to buy something that would not only be used for lamps and alarm clocks or pocket books maybe. Furthermore, consider the furniture that may be useful for keeping small stuff in your room. It could also serve as your underwear or socks drawers. This way, you will be able to maximize the space and the furniture itself, and you can put more clothes in your main dresser.

Another thing to consider when choosing the right nightstand for your bedroom is what style nightstand will fit in with the room. The answer to that question lies within the overall decor of your bedroom. What is the overall theme of your bedroom? You want to choose a nightstand that will fit in with your bedroom's theme. For example, is your bedroom styled in a classic, traditional theme? If so you may want to go with a nightstand in a more traditional wood finish like cherry wood or mahogany.